LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will build an understanding of the distribution, ownership, use and degradation of renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Objective 4.06

Analyze land types and uses.

  • Residential and commercial, land use planning.
  • Agricultural and forestry.
  • Recreational and wilderness.
  • Ecotourism, Parks and preserves.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

About a tree: The life and work of Emerging Explorer Mark Olson
In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about National Geographic Emerging Explorer Mark Olson's efforts to identify extinct or nearly extinct plants and the reasons for the plant losses. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Estuaries: Finding the balance
In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine the conflict between development and the environment, and the attempt to find a sound compromise. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Island culture and vulnerability
This Xpeditions lesson explores the indigenous cultures of islands around the world. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies and Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Natural resources extraction
This Xpeditions lesson encourages students to think about where the natural resources we use come from and the processes by which these resources are extracted. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic